Yesterday at 2:38 pm USGS Reported that there was a 2.9 magnitude Earthquake, 13 Northwest of Evanston (Lake Michigan). I was felt by some throughout the area. Also attached are the recent in Northeast Illinois since 2004.... (Full Story & Photos)

We continued with lifeguard training at Cambridge Lakes Community Center Pool Tuesday. A mock Drowning Incident was simulated, with victim removal, CPR, calling 911, and the Fire District response, with cardiac Arrest protocols being carried out.

All of our Shifts are conduction a Pre-Fire Plan at Prairie View Elementary School this Week with building layout, utilities, fire protection systems, hazards, ... (Full Story & Photos)

This morning at 5:58 am Pingree Grove & Countryside responded to Hampshire for an Attic Fire on the 19N00 block of Felsmith Rd. On arrival personnel found light smoke coming from the rear of the house roof. On further investigation a fire was located in the attic to the rear of the home. 1412 deployed a 1.75 line and the Fire was Quickly Extinguished.1213 assisted with Fire Control and 1202 was interior. ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 1:13 pm Pingree Grove & Countryside responded for an Accident with Injuries at Rt 47, Rt 20 & Rt 72 (North Starks). On arrival personnel found a 2 Vehicle Accident with Moderate Damage and three Occupants. A third Ambulance was called to the scene. Two patients were Transported to the Hospital and one was treated and signed a Medical Release. Southbound Rt 47 was closed for about 45 minutes. The ... (Full Story & Photos)

All of our Shifts conducted Vehicle Fire Training this week. Response guidelines, apparatus positioning, (PPE) Protective Equipment, vehicle Hazards, and EV Fires were all reviewed.

Thank You to Schock's Towing and Lorrane Matti... (Full Story & Photos)